Is this line too thick for surf fish casting? Would it limit the distance compared to a 65lb-ish line?
30107
Depending on your target fish. Personally this is too thick for surf fishing. I bought it for yellowtail and Dorado fishing. Shipping is from China so it will take a few weeks!
30108
I use this line for jug lines. I don't think it would spool well on a reel.
30109
It is super thin diameter line. The super high tensile strength of Dyneema and the very low density (lighter than water) allows for very high performance out of a very thin line.
1492973
I have not used this rod very much since I bought it - it's been winter down here in New Zealand. However, I use it in combination with an Abu Garcia Revo Toro NaCl overhead reel, with braid, and am casting lures like the Shimano Waxwing 7/8 oz good distances. I haven't tried anything much heavier at this point.
2068163
I am using monofilament 50 lb line and is working very well. You can go with less powerful line if you're fishing for smaller fishes.
2055172
You can determine this yourself. On the spool will be line capacity's. I.E. 160yds 20lb mono ,140yds 25lb mono, 120yds 30lb mono. Compare diameter of mono to braid and extrapolate. If 50lb braid is same diameter as 30lb mono you have your capacity. Note. All line manufactures will state the diameter of of their line. My question is, why install line that has a much higher breaking point than the resistance of the reels drag? Remember you are fishing , not anchoring the boat!
1560176
DON'T KNOW too far away from ocean. I would get the biggest reel I could get with large line capasity
956273
Well you can I would use at least 30lb test fishing line. I would make sure that you tie good knots in the line, so the line does not slip through and it falls
1643422
Very soft tip on this thing. I wouldn't go over 1 1/4 oz. I used 1 oz cast masters no problem with a wright and McGill 2500 saltwater reel and 20 pound Seaguar Kanzen braid.......casts a mile.
1962566
surf fishing you want to cast as far out there as possible ,though this is a great cast reel a level wind reel may slow down the spool to cast far but it is very doable and a good real
2148635
The line is 80lb, nylon braided test line. We've not tested it on a fish yet, but the rig works great and is simple to install.
2199524
Sorry to say, but this is a strong reel meant for Marine Fishing. Put some strong line on it and go after the big fish !Keith S.
2073434
Yes;I always used braided line with my spinning reels,included my Daiwa Giant sized (80lbs.line)
967262
I use 20lbs power pro braided line, reel works fine and line isn't to heavy, casts far and come back quickly...
304493
It does not come with line loaded on it. I've found 25lb. and lighter line to work the best for shore fishing and casting. The heaviest recommended is 30lb. Length of line depends on thickness.
139512
I agree with the last response. This is very thick and difficult to use, yet very similar to fishing line which would be much less expensive.
1688481
No you would use this for bottom fishing in ocean. You would want a level wind real which makes your line go back and forth . ABu Garcia makes great reals for salmon.
208615
Unless you are using light line they will work great. I use between 14 and 17# test lines and fish offshore at depths to 150ft. Have landed 40" Lep. Sharks, as well as 25 and 30 # Bat Rays. I love the action of the rod.
1563623
No depending on which specific rod length you are looking for. In the longer surf lengths 11', 12', 15' Mostly Heavy but check the lure- weight spec. Go to the Shakespear web sight and check the rod specs for BWS 1100 series to confirm this answer. These rods are good but the longer ones are a load to carry and cast compared to more costly brands.Good LuckGN